Football fans are being advised not to get their phones out and start filming in the event of a terror attack at a match in Britain.

The advice is one of a six-point ‘tactics’ plan issued by the Counter Terrorism Police, and has been endorsed by the FA, the EFL and the Premier League.

The six-point plan was revealed now the season is getting underway, and follows terror attacks at stadiums in both Germany and France, and the suicide bomber targeting a pop concert in Manchester earlier this year.

The advice, published by Terrorism Police UK, the national Counter Terrorism Policing organisation, tells people to – if possible – avoid carrying a bag.

“Arrive early and minimise what you carry,” it said. “Fewer bag searches speed up stadium entry.